اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الْأَرْضِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنِّي دَيْنِي وَأَغْنِنِي مِنَ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, our Lord and Lord of all things, the Cleaver of the grain and the date stone, the Revealer of the Torah, the Gospel, and the Criterion (Quran)! I seek refuge in You from the evil of every creature You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You; You are the Last, so there is nothing after You; You are the apparent, so there is nothing above You; You are the hidden, so there is nothing nearer than You. Settle my debt and enrich me from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ard, Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wa an-nawa, wa munzila at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan, a'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhun bi-nasiyatihi. Allahumma Anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa Anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa Anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa Anta al-Batinu falaysa duna ka shay', iqdi 'anni dayni wa aghnini min al-faqr.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for anyone who feels wronged or oppressed and is seeking Allah's intervention for justice. It's especially fitting when anger rises due to injustice. Recite it when you feel a deep sense of being wronged, when you have no one else to turn to, and when you desire Allah's ultimate judgment and relief.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on Allah's absolute power and control over all affairs. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did. Imagine Allah's presence and His knowledge of your situation. Make sure you understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, allowing the words to resonate with your heart. It's recommended to make this dua after offering prayers, or at any time you feel the need for Allah's help against oppression.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive plea to Allah, acknowledging His Lordship over all creation and His unique attributes. By seeking refuge in Him from the evil of all things, we are entrusting our protection to the Most Powerful. The dua specifically asks for the settlement of debt and freedom from poverty, but its application can extend to seeking relief from any burden or injustice. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companion Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) when he asked him for a dua to recite in the morning and evening, indicating its broad benefit and protective quality against all sorts of harm, including the emotional turmoil of anger and injustice.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ came to us and said, "Our Lord, the Blessed and Most High, is our Lord, the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of everything that is apparent and everything that is hidden. He is our Lord, and there is no Lord besides Him. He is the Mighty, the Wise." And he said: "O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, our Lord and Lord of all things, the Cleaver of the grain and the date stone, the Revealer of the Torah and the Gospel and the Criterion (Quran)! I seek refuge in You from the evil of every creature You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You; You are the Last, so there is nothing after You; You are the apparent, so there is nothing above You; You are the hidden, so there is nothing nearer than You. Settle my debt and enrich me from poverty." (Sahih Muslim 2704)